How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Arcade Fire, KT Tunstall, Pixie Lott, Florence + The Machine, Kaiser Chiefs, Biffy Clyro, Mika, Keane, System Of A Down, Placebo, Thirty Seconds To Mars, The Killers
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Where was Arcade Fire’s “Rebellion (Lies)” recorded?
- A Electric Lady Studios
- B Sunset Sound Studio
- C Hotel2Tango
2. What genre best describes Aitch’s “Buss Down” featuring ZieZie?
- A EDM
- B Rap/Hip Hop
- C Pop
3. Which song contains a line inspired by The Association’s work?
- A “Cherish” by Madonna
- B “Like a Prayer”
- C “Borderline”
4. How many consecutive UK number-one singles did All Saints achieve with “Bootie Call”?
- A Two
- B Three
- C Four
5. What is a recurring lyric in Suede’s “Everything Will Flow”?
- A “Clouds will clear”
- B “Everything will flow”
- C “Time stands still”
6. In which city was the music video for “Faces” by 2 Unlimited filmed?
- A Amsterdam
- B Brussels
- C London
7. Which album by Kate Bush includes “Rubberband Girl”?
- A Hounds of Love
- B The Red Shoes
- C The Dreaming
8. What is distinctive about the guitar effects in Keane’s “Crystal Ball”?
- A Synthesized effects
- B Traditional amplification
- C Acoustic strings
9. What unique aspect marks System of a Down’s “Question!” music release?
- A Premiered on KROQ
- B Only released digitally
- C Features a sitar
10. Which artist collaborated vocally on Peter Andre’s “All About Us”?
- A Craig David
- B Montell Jordan
- C Sean Combs
11. What notable feature accompanies “Perfect” by Smashing Pumpkins?
- A Nellee Hooper remix
- B Acapella version
- C Orchestra backing
12. What production element was consistent in the “The Angry Mob” recordings?
- A Utilized drum machines
- B Stephen Street production
- C Orchestra sessions
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Arcade Fire – Rebellion [Lies]Featured on the 2004 album “Funeral“.
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2 . KT Tunstall – Suddenly I SeeFeatured on the 2004 album “Eye to the Telescope”.
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3 . Pixie Lott – Mama Do [uh oh, uh oh]Featured on the 2009 album “Turn It Up”.
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4 . Florence + The Machine – Drumming SongFeatured on the 2009 album “Lungs”.
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5 . Kaiser Chiefs – The Angry MobFeatured on the 2007 album “Yours Truly, Angry Mob”.
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6 . Biffy Clyro – That Golden RuleFeatured on the 2009 album “Only Revolutions”.
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7 . Mika – We Are GoldenFeatured on the 2009 album “The Boy Who Knew Too Much”.
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8 . Keane – Crystal BallFeatured on the 2006 album “Under the Iron Sea”.
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9 . System Of A Down – Question!Featured on the 2005 album “Mezmerize”.
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10 . Placebo – Taste In MenFeatured on the 2000 album “Black Market Music”.
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11 . Thirty Seconds To Mars – The Kill [Bury Me]Featured on the 2005 album “A Beautiful Lie”. |
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12 . The Killers – All These Things That I’ve DoneFeatured on the 2004 album “Hot Fuss“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Hotel2Tango in Montreal is where Arcade Fire recorded “Rebellion (Lies).” The studio played a role in shaping the indie rock sound of their debut album.
2. “Buss Down” by Aitch and ZieZie fits delightfully in the Rap/Hip Hop genre, adding another layer to Aitch’s burgeoning career.
3. Madonna’s hit “Cherish” steals a line from The Association, blending past musical inspirations with pop romance.
4. “Bootie Call” became All Saints’ third consecutive UK number one single, marking a successful streak for the group.
5. “Everything Will Flow,” true to its title, repeats this reassuring phrase amidst its swirling musical motifs.
6. London served as the backdrop for the music video of “Faces,” staying true to 2 Unlimited’s Eurodance vibe.
7. “Rubberband Girl” flexes its versatility on The Red Shoes album by Kate Bush, showcasing her diverse musical talents.
8. Keane’s “Crystal Ball” features unique synthesized guitar effects, setting its sonic landscape apart from typical rock tracks.
9. Marked by its debut on KROQ, System of a Down’s “Question!” made its mark even before its official release.
10. Montell Jordan lent his musical touch to “All About Us,” adding both vocal and production finesse.
11. Smashing Pumpkins’ “Perfect” was graced with a remix by Nellee Hooper, contributing to its layered sonic profile.
12. The production of “The Angry Mob” consistently features Stephen Street’s guiding influence, consolidating the band’s gritty sound.